Car Seen Driving on Wrong Side Inside Mumbai Coastal Road Tunnel
A car was seen driving on the wrong side of the road inside the tunnel of the Mumbai Coastal Road on August 9, sparking serious safety concerns along the high-speed corridor. The incident, which was recorded by a passerby between 10 pm and 10.30 pm, showed a vehicle moving against the designated traffic flow inside the underground stretch.
According to details shared alongside the footage on social media, the car involved in the incident bore the registration number MH02 GJ 0595. The commuter who captured the video alleged that the vehicle was travelling in the opposite direction inside the tunnel, posing an immediate hazard of head-on collisions to other motorists using the route.
The individual who filmed the violation also claimed that the driver appeared to be under the influence of alcohol during the incident. However, these claims and the authenticity of the video have not been independently verified, and an official statement from the Mumbai Police regarding the incident is currently awaited.
The incident has highlighted ongoing concerns regarding reckless driving on the newly developed Mumbai Coastal Road. Because vehicles travel at elevated speeds on the corridor, wrong-side driving significantly escalates the danger of major accidents.
This is not the first instance of unsafe driving reported along the arterial route. Earlier in May, a jeep was allegedly spotted reversing for nearly one kilometre on a Coastal Road entry ramp rather than navigating to the designated exit point, raising broader questions about compliance with traffic discipline on the corridor.
Under the Motor Vehicles Act, wrong-side driving is classified as a grave traffic offence. Depending on the nature of the violation and specific sections applied, drivers found violating lane and direction rules face monetary penalties ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,000, along with potential legal proceedings.
In circumstances where driving behaviour is deemed dangerous enough to endanger human life, authorities are empowered to initiate stricter measures. Such penalties can extend to formal prosecution, vehicle impoundment, and imprisonment for up to one year.
The Mumbai Traffic Police have been stepping up enforcement measures against hazardous manoeuvres and repeat violations across the city. Authorities have previously initiated licence suspension procedures and pursued criminal action against motorists involved in dangerous driving incidents on major thoroughfares.
